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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.56, 22,255.65 and 10,739.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.56, 22,255.65 and 10,739.76 is: 14,821.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.56 : 22,255.65 = 10,739.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.56/22,255.65 = 10,739.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.56x = 22,255.65 × 10,739.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.56x = 239,020,339.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,020,339.64/16,126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,821.53

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